# Trail Tracking — Track the runner's progress

> Track the runner's progress (iPhone/iPad app by ADVENCY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-tracking/id6743760343 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ADVENCY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456356702)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: French
- Released: 2025-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-05-12
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trail-tracking/id6743760343/reviews.md

## What is Trail Tracking?

For runners

- Live performance tracking: view your progress on the elevation profile, monitor distance covered, total ascent/descent, and time estimates.
- Automatic background GPS tracking even when your phone is locked or app is minimized.
- Offline-friendly: data syncs automatically when connection is restored.
- Battery-optimized location tracking, built for demanding conditions.

For support crews

- Live runner tracking on the map with real-time updates.
- Estimate arrival times at aid stations.
- Interactive GPX route display, including elevation profile and custom markers for better planning.

Key features

- GPX route display with colored segments based on incline or descent.
- Responsive elevation profile for distance and altitude analysis.
- Real-time runner position display with dynamic icons.
- Custom markers: add/edit key points like aid stations or alerts.
- Built for field use: intuitive, data-light, and reliable in poor network conditions.

Trail-ready design

- TrailTracker is built to be lightweight, fast, and low-bandwidth, making it ideal for use in the mountains or remote areas with weak connectivity.

Web & mobile support

- Available as both a native mobile app (iOS) and a web app, TrailTracker makes it easy for teams to follow the action, no matter their device.

Privacy-focused

- No commercial tracking.
- Location data is only used for live tracking with user consent.
- Fully encrypted communication via HTTPS and WSS (secure WebSocket).

Who is TrailTracker for?

- Trail runners (recreational to ultra-endurance)
- Support crews and pacers
- Running clubs organizing shared events
- Race organizers needing a light live tracking solution

TrailTracker is more than just a map — it’s your go-to tool for navigating, tracking, and succeeding in your trail running adventures.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-04-29

- Brand new design: We are officially out of beta! Enjoy a completely redesigned, cleaner interface featuring our official color palette.
- Smart battery saving: The GPS update frequency now automatically adapts to your race format (short, long, ultra) to maximize battery life.
- Archive management: You now have the ability to permanently delete an archived activity.
- In-app guidance: Added helpful info blocks throughout the app to guide you and explain key features.
- Optimized data refresh: For crew and spectators, data syncs much faster and smoother when waking the phone from sleep mode.
- GPS accuracy: Fixed an issue that caused faulty GPS points to be recorded with incorrect altitude data.

### 0.9.5 — 2025-08-07

Stability and UX improvements:

- Enhanced GPS tracking and satellite map
- Better handling of large GPX files
- New runner info (average speed, pace, etc.)
- Fixes for popups and profile editing
- Improved location detection and activity time display

### 0.9.4 — 2025-08-02

- Improved sharing system: you can now paste the 6-digit code directly, and all fields fill in automatically.
- Added a “Beta” banner and easier access to user feedback.
- New animated “Live” icon to indicate ongoing activities.
- Compass behavior fixed for more accurate orientation.
- Altitude profile interface improved (the blocking white banner issue is resolved).
- Text and menu structure redesigned for smoother navigation (new menu order, simplified wording).
- New icons for sharing and GPX files.
- Simplified first-time access: no more need to choose between “runner/support/spectator” when launching the app.
- Updated base map tiles for better display and caching.

### 0.9.3 — 2025-05-18

- Ability to start a business faster 
- Added 1 km real-time calculation and effort time on portion 
- Possibility of slider in the altitude profile to see the km and cumulation of elevation gain 
- Various corrections related to the elevation profile with revision of the positive and negative slope

### 0.9.2 — 2025-04-25

- If the app is already installed on the phone, opening a shared activity link now directly launches the app.
- Display fixes on some forms.

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